Tiny forest: Caerphilly community group plants 600 trees
The trees will be planted in a town park as part of efforts to reduce air pollution and flood risk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y...
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Sunday, October 31, 2021
Allan Lamb: Former England batter having treatment for prostate cancer
Former England batter Allan Lamb is having treatment for prostate cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ddfql
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The Papers: 'Heat is on' as PM warns COP26 can't 'be a cop-out'
Monday's front pages are dominated by the climate summit, which starts in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ep1E5Y
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Halloween marked in Northern Ireland as Derry festival returns
Big crowds sampled the atmosphere in Londonderry as the city's annual Halloween festival returned. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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COP26: Boris Johnson says 'no excuses' for not tackling climate change
Boris Johnson warns world leaders there is a "huge way to go" ahead of the COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Services halted after two trains crash near Salisbury
It is thought about 12 people have been injured and a train driver is believed to be trapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BzmM7H ...
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UK steel makers 'left behind' as US ends trade war
The US ended a feud with the EU over everything from Harley-Davidsons to whiskey but the UK was left out of the deal. from BBC News - Home...
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COP26 bin strikes back on after pay deal rejected
GMB Scotland said the walk out by cleansing and refuse staff in Glasgow would begin at 00:01 on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Leeds man dials 999 after Primark joggers snub
Police criticise a man for dialling the emergency number to complain he was refused entry to the store. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'
Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Storm disruption at Euston station holds up COP26 travellers
High winds and fallen trees cause major problems for travellers in the south and east of England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CDM...
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Several injured in knife and arson attack on Tokyo underground train
Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident on an underground train line. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZIQd...
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Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - Home h...
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Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89
Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Esa9x9 ...
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Glaswegians greet COP26 with pessimism and hope
On day one of COP26, BBC Scotland speaks to people living and working around the climate summit in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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COP26: 'Window closing' to meet 1.5C warming target - Alok Sharma
The COP26 president has been addressing delegates on day one of the climate summit in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BAbShY...
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Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda
Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers
A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Greta Thunberg: Sometimes you need to anger people, says activist
Greta Thunberg says protesters must ensure no-one is hurt but defends tactics of blocking roads. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bsAA...
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Haverfordwest: Three paddleboarders die in River Cleddau
Two women and a man have died and one woman is in a critical condition in hospital, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bqzPN...
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UK and France seek solution to Brexit fishing row
Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss the ongoing tensions in Rome and agree to work together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ms...
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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93
Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BwR...
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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit
The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Y1D2AB ...
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Saturday, October 30, 2021
T20 World Cup - Australia v England: Chris Woakes takes stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith
Watch Chris Woakes take a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith for one in England's T20 World Cup match against Australia. from BBC N...
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Youtube removes occultist who influenced murderer of two sisters
An account followed by the killer of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman is deleted, after a BBC investigation. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Manchester City 0-2 Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha & Conor Gallagher spoil Pep Guardiola's 200th Premier League game
Crystal Palace upset 10-man Manchester City to spoil Pep Guardiola's 200th Premier League match as manager at Etihad Stadium. from BBC...
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Brighton come from 2-0 down for superb draw at Liverpool
Brighton come from two goals down to secure a deserved point and deny Liverpool a place at the top of the table in an incident-packed game a...
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'I feel free': LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in UK
The BBC speaks to one of 29 LGBT refugees who fled the Taliban, fearing for their lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EBePkt
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Japan undersea volcano: Artist tries to swim in floating pumice stone
An eruption from an undersea volcano has coated the coastal waters off a Japanese island in pumice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Stansted Airport evacuated due to suspicious package
Police say a cordon has been set up and military explosive experts will assess the package from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GzJ2Ca
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Steyn scores four tries as Scots thump Tonga
Kyle Steyn scores four tries as Scotland open their autumn series with a dominant 10-try win over Tonga. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Vinicius double sends Real Madrid top of La Liga
Real Madrid move top of La Liga on goal difference with a narrow victory at Elche. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3msTlQt
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Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater tests positive for Covid
It means Lorna Slater will miss COP26 events as the UN climate summit starts in Glasgow on Sunday from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GDI...
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Haverfordwest: River Cleddau search for 'people in distress'
A river search is taking place following reports of "people in distress in the water", police say. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Arsenal continue resurgence with win at Leicester
Arsenal continue their recent resurgence with a comfortable Premier League win over Leicester City at King Power Stadium. from BBC News - ...
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Hasaranga takes hat-trick but South Africa beat Sri Lanka in last-over thriller
South Africa pull off a frantic four-wicket win in the final over against Sri Lanka in the Men's T20 World Cup, despite Wanindu Hasarang...
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La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild
A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CtsLf...
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Faith groups and pilgrims lead Glasgow COP26 climate protests
Thousands of activists head to Glasgow to make their climate change concerns known. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EprZRg
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Black History Month: Boxer's family want colour bar apology
Cuthbert Taylor's Caribbean heritage meant he was barred from competing for the British title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nI...
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Fishing row: Turbulence has hit relations with France, PM says
But Boris Johnson says more unites France and the UK than divides them, despite a row over fishing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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Whole country wishes Queen well - Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson says the Queen is "on good form" but it's important she follows doctors' advice to rest. from BBC News - H...
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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico
Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Gx9egR
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Enniskillen: Children unearthing their town's forgotten streets
An archaeological dig in Enniskillen is unearthing parts of the "Backstreets" of Enniskillen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet
The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3brzyue ...
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Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic
The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3brd...
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Manningtree wild swimmers stage River Stour sewage protest
The group are worried about the record amounts of raw sewage being pumped into waterways. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mslHKF
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Friday, October 29, 2021
Queen advised to rest for two more weeks
The Queen will not undertake official visits during this time on doctors' advice, Buckingham Palace says. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid: Pupils urged to test before returning to school
Doing a test in half-term before returning to the classroom could prevent onwards spread, experts advise. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Penelope Jackson guilty of murdering husband over dinner row
Penelope Jackson stabbed her husband David to death following a meal at their home in Somerset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BpD6I...
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Zayn Malik files 'no contest' plea to harassment charges
It comes hours after the former One Direction singer denied hitting Gigi Hadid's mum, Yolanda Hadid. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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COP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders' climate policies
The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bl91...
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Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers
The social media giant joins a number of companies that have fallen foul of translation blunders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BqK...
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Holders West Indies keep alive semi-final hopes with tense three-run win over Bangladesh
Defending champions West Indies keep their Men's T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a tense three-run win over Bangladesh in Shar...
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Man Utd boss Solskjaer ready to 'fight back' after 'difficult week'
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "it has been a difficult week" but he is ready to "fight back". fr...
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Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'
The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Morgan calls England v Australia a clash of 'the joint second favourites'
England captain Eoin Morgan says their Men's T20 World Cup match against Australia on Saturday will be a meeting of the "joint seco...
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La Liga: Watch Luis Suarez's terrible penalty attempt for Granada
Is this the worst penalty you have ever seen? Watch as Granada's Luis Suarez blazes his effort over during Thursday's La Liga match ...
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Wigan deputy head teacher in court on child sex abuse charges
Julie Morris, 44, is accused of 18 child sexual abuse charges, including two counts of rape. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pNwMYJ
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Thunberg unclear if she is officially invited to climate summit
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg says it is "very unclear" if she has been officially invited to the climate change summit i...
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Slow rise from ultra-low mortgage rates predicted
Brokers say the current cost of a mortgage is the lowest it will be "for some time". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nDUTpZ...
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Menopause: HRT prescription costs to fall, says government
Women will now only pay once a year for the menopause treatment in England after Labour MP's campaign. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Zayn Malik denies assault of Gigi Hadid's mum Yolanda Hadid
The singer has asked for privacy for his daughter, after reports he and Gigi Hadid have broken up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pM...
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Menopause Bill: Liz Kendall calls for free HRT prescriptions
A Labour MP describes being exhausted and aching overnight as she has "no idea what was going on" with the onset of menopause. f...
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Kuenssberg: Has Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?
The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks. from BBC News - Home https...
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Convicted killer Marcus Coates absconds from open prison
Marcus Coates, jailed for strangling a woman with a belt, is wanted and was last seen in Bristol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BsO...
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BBC unveils 'significant' 10-point impartiality plan
The plan follows criticism it received over how a 1995 interview with Princess Diana was obtained. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Er...
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Graham Potter: Is Brighton boss an England manager in the making?
With Brighton fifth in the Premier League, Graham Potter is cementing his reputation as one of England's most impressive managers. fro...
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Covid: Pupils urged to test before returning to school
Doing a test in half-term before returning to the classroom could prevent onwards spread, experts advise. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Flooding in Cumbria: Clear up begins as rain continues
Some 40 properties were affected and road and rail travel was disrupted due to torrential rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zz3bq...
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Thursday, October 28, 2021
Gloucester mechanic retires after 75 years with same company
Bryan Webb, 90, says he carried on working with Vauxhall in Gloucester because it kept him young. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cr1...
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Yorkshire to take no disciplinary action over Rafiq racism allegations
Yorkshire will not take disciplinary action against any player, employee or executive after a report found Azeem Rafiq had been a victim of ...
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Covid: All countries to be removed from England's travel red list
The BBC understands the changes, which will initially apply in England, will be announced later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vQXE...
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Angela Rayner: Man charged over threats to deputy Labour leader
A man is charged after MP Angela Rayner receives threatening and abusive phone calls. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CqAYkv
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Barcelona appoint B team coach Barjuan as interim boss following Koeman sacking
Barcelona appoint Sergi Barjuan as their interim coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CqDJST...
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Helen's Law: Self-proclaimed cannibal killer David Harker denied parole
David Harker is denied release under a new law aimed at inmates who refuse to reveal a body's location. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Emiliano Sala: Search for answers over fatal crash continues
The conviction of the man who arranged the fatal flight is only one part of a complex jigsaw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pHWpKw ...
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Climate change: Major US oil companies to be quizzed in Congress
A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Naz Shah: Woman admits threatening Bradford MP via email
Sundas Alam sent the threatening messages to Bradford West Labour MP Naz Shah, a court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jKu7v5 ...
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Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity
A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vZqeHx...
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No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say
The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G...
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Dinosaur tells UN 'don't choose extinction' as part of new climate campaign
Actor Jack Black voices 'Frankie the Dino' in new climate campaign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pHo9yZ
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Budget 2021: Millions will be worse off in 2022, says IFS
An economic research group says many people will see their living standards fall over the next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Wembley park killings: Danyal Hussein jailed for life for murdering sisters
Danyal Hussein must serve a minimum of 35 years for murdering Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jIA4IS...
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Emiliano Sala: Flight organiser convicted over plane deaths
David Henderson found guilty of endangering safety of an aircraft in which footballer and pilot died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Heavy rain sees homes flooded and travel disrupted in Cumbria
The Environment Agency says a "handful" of homes have been hit, with more wet weather to come. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sir David Amess' pet named Westminster Dog of the Year
The MP, who was stabbed to death a fortnight ago, said French Bulldog Vivienne lifted his spirits. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bi...
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Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown
Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vUcePl
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak claims air duty changes will lower emissions
Labour says making flying cheaper in the UK is an "astonishing" move ahead of COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Climate change: Human activity makes forests emit carbon
Human activity and wildfires have turned highly protected forests into net sources of carbon, a study suggests. from BBC News - Home https...
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'A patient dying in my ambulance triggered PTSD'
For Ollie Springett the pressure of working on the front line during the pandemic was too much. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jGlAJ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Are Man Utd being helped or hindered by Portugal legend?
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored important goals already for Manchester United but they are not playing well. Is he helping or hindering them? ...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Love Island's Gaby Allen has Instagram Primark ad banned
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that a sponsored post was not correctly labelled as an ad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Budget 2021: Business rates cut for shops, restaurants and gyms
The sectors worst hit by the Covid pandemic in England are given help with their business rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XNAj...
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Rape charge for serving Metropolitan Police officer
PC Adam Zaman, 28, has been remanded in custody over an alleged attack in the City of London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nBeFlV ...
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Cumbria flood warnings in place as heavy rain forecast
The Met Office issues an amber warning with western and southern areas predicted to be worst hit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CfT...
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Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU
The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vQVdW0
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England thump Bangladesh for second T20 World Cup win
England claim a second win in two games at the T20 World Cup thanks to an eight-wicket hammering of Bangladesh. from BBC News - Home https...
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Budget 2021: Eight ways Rishi Sunak's plans affect you
The chancellor has delivered his Covid recovery Budget, here's how it will affect your money. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bmo...
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Headlines of Rishi Sunak's 2021 Budget in 126 seconds
A walk through the headlines of the announcements from the chancellor in his Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BlDPtV
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Budget 2021: Duty cut on sparkling wine, draught beer and cider
A shake-up of alcohol duty is announced by the chancellor, with higher taxes for stronger drinks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bqx...
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Sunak: Budget delivers a stronger economy
The UK is recovering faster than its major competitors from Covid says the chancellor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Bjtuyy
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Schools cash to restored to 2010 rate
The Chancellor pledged to return schools funding to 2010 levels with an extra £4.7bn investment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nBwQ...
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Budget: Sunak overhauls air duty taxes
The chancellor announces flights between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will have a lower rate of Air Passenger Duty from Apr...
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Tipton boy enjoys Northern Soul and Motown night
Nine-year-old Charlie danced at his first Northern Soul and Motown night in Bilston, West Midlands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C...
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Budget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year
The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited
Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Budget 2021: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer misses debate after positive Covid test
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves replaces the Labour leader to respond to Rishi Sunak's statement. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Cambridge University college hands back looted cockerel to Nigeria
A ceremony is being held at a Cambridge college to mark the official transfer of ownership. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bd3wSG
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Paris attacks: UK Bataclan victim's sister tells accused 'we don't hate you'
Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against whole-life sentence
Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against the length of his jail sentence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Wrexham 'buzzing' as owners Reynolds and McElhenney watch game
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make their mark on Wrexham fans after attending their first game. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EA...
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Finding the next Foden - Richards on why talent alone did not get some of his old team-mates to the top
BBC pundit Micah Richards recalls coming through the Manchester City ranks and some of his friends and housemates who did not make it. fro...
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Youth clubs still waiting for £500m government support scheme from 2019
Ministers say their priority's been helping charities during the pandemic, despite promising the cash two years ago. from BBC News - H...
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Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city
The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nu...
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Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader
Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety." from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Pair charged with arson over £2m fire at Whirlpool's Peterborough HQ
The fire at the appliance manufacturer destroyed trailers and caused damage estimated at about £2m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi
Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts
Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Happy Valley to return for third and final series
The acclaimed police drama starring Sarah Lancashire is to make its comeback with six new episodes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m...
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Tom Hanks hails Edinburgh bookshop owner as his 'hero'
The Hollywood film star wrote to the Edinburgh bookshop owner after finding out he was a typewriter "geek". from BBC News - Home...
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Is there a gap between public and private sector pay?
The Treasury has been making some claims about pay in the public and private sectors. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nop8kA
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The games that defined Walter Smith's career
BBC Scotland looks back at the most memorable matches of Walter Smith's career as manager with Rangers, Everton and Scotland. from BBC...
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West Indies face early exit after South Africa cruise home
Defending champions West Indies are heading towards an early exit from the T20 World Cup after a second successive comprehensive defeat. f...
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Drone captures sewage pumped into sea for days
A photographer captures a pipe pumping filtered sewage into Langstone Harbour in Hampshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mhJpJe
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: MI5 agree trailing bomber would have led to device
Trailing the Manchester Arena attacker on his UK return would have led MI5 to the bomb, an inquiry hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Pay rebound for workers hit by the pandemic
Young employees saw the biggest dip and rebound in wages but the gender pay gap has widened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EgHF9p
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Hugh Grant donates £10k to Burnley free plumbing charity
James Anderson's charity Depher provides free plumbing and heating for the elderly or vulnerable. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Tour de France: UK to bid for 2026 Grand Depart; Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 bid confirmed
The UK will bid to host the 2026 Tour de France Grand Depart in addition to the next women's Rugby World Cup. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Ikea buys Topshop building in London for £378m
The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant
The new rules, to be announced in Parliament, will boost the prospects of the £20bn project in Suffolk. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Louise Minchin: Man admits stalking BBC presenter
Carl Davies admits sending intimidating comments to Louise Minchin and her adult daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vMM0hq
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Rangers great Walter Smith dies at age 73
Walter Smith, one of Rangers' most successful managers and who had spells in charge of Everton and Scotland, has died at the age of 73. ...
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Japan's Princess Mako: The woman who gave up royal status to marry
Japan's Princess Mako has finally married her college sweetheart, thus losing her royal status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31...
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Monday, October 25, 2021
Prince Charles Middle East trip for religious tolerance
The Prince of Wales will visit Jordan and Egypt on first royal tour since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Pixel 6: Hands-on with Google's 'magic eraser' phone
Google says its latest smartphone can erase unwanted objects and people from photographs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3boBT9z
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Eternals: Mixed reviews for Chloé Zhao's 'insipid' Marvel movie
Critics say Oscar winner Chloe Zhao's first superhero film is "watchable but ultimately unmemorable". from BBC News - Home h...
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Adele Roberts: Bowel cancer patients discuss diagnosis and treatment
A student and a medical doctor tell Newsbeat about experiencing bowel cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mc8W6H
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party to return with reduced capacity
The event, which was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, will have a reduced capacity of 30,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Budget 2021: What has already been announced?
Rishi Sunak's statement isn't until Wednesday, but several pledges have been announced. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GodnU...
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Tory MPs defend votes after uproar over sewage proposals
Conservative MPs are facing a backlash on social media after rejecting tougher sewage protections in the Environment Bill. from BBC News -...
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David Bowie: Pop-up shop opens in London
From music to fashion to art, the Heddon Street pop-up celebrates 75 years of David Bowie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GnYiCa
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Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023
A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says
Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jv92V...
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Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen faces UK Parliament
Frances Haugen, who leaked thousands of documents, is appearing before MPs working on online safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Emiliano Sala: Agent would have let unqualified pilot fly player, court hears
Willie McKay had a "preoccupation" with getting a pilot for Cardiff-Nantes journey, court hears. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Recycling plastics does not work, says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson also jokingly suggested feeding human beings to animals to "bring nature back". from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Peak District photographer captures 'one in a million' rainbow shot
The picture is widely praised online after the photographer posted it on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3CcaNhC
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National Living Wage set to rise to £9.50 an hour
The 6.6% pay rise for workers aged 23 years old and over is expected to be announced in the Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j...
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Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say
Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pB2...
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‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty
The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber's father 'influenced extremist views'
A senior MI5 officer tells the Manchester Arena Inquiry Ramadan Abedi influenced his son's views. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Greater Manchester teen with OCD turns cleaning into a job
Zykiah, 15, used his cleaning skills to start a car wash business which now boasts a famous clientele. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations reached new high in 2020
Despite the pandemic, atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane once more broke records last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b58fps...
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Budget 2021: What do you want to change?
We ask six people across the UK what they would like to see from Rishi Sunak's Budget. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Zyxrx
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Hundreds refused entry over Scotland's vaccine passports
The Scottish Hospitality Group says the first weekend of enforcement of the scheme was an "unmitigated disaster". from BBC News ...
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Petrol prices hit record high, says RAC
Average petrol prices reach 142.94p a litre, surpassing the previous record in April 2012. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b9RCca
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Sunday, October 24, 2021
‘It won't happen again in a long time, if ever’ – Klopp lauds Liverpool’s ‘special’ victory
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he did not expect their 5-0 win at Old Trafford and called the result "insane". from BBC News -...
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Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts has bowel cancer
The 42-year-old, who will have surgery to remove a tumour on Monday, says the "outlook is positive". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Four police officers hurt in Coventry City football disorder
One was taken to hospital after trouble erupted at Coventry City's ground on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m9l60j
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Chadwick beats Powell to W Series title in US
Jamie Chadwick secures a second W Series championship with victory over fierce rival Alice Powell in the season finale at Austin. from BBC...
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Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool: Salah hat-trick as Solskjaer's side thrashed
Mohamed Salah scores a hat-trick and Paul Pogba is sent off as clinical Liverpool embarrass Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford. from BB...
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Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets at T20 World Cup
Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai. from BBC News -...
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Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online
Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Ed Sheeran tests positive for Covid-19
The singer-songwriter says he will be "self-isolating and following government guidelines". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband begins new hunger strike in London
Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says. from BBC News - Home ht...
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ICYMI: Eurovision museum and Jacinda Ardern's earthquake distraction
Eurovision, earthquakes and more - here's a look at some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Why are Red Bull quickest again? US GP all you need to know
There's a genuine sense of post-Covid recovery at the United States GP; but the cracks are appearing in the cars now. from BBC News - ...
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Maddison scores first goal in eight months as Leicester edge Brentford
James Maddison scores his first goal since February as Leicester continue their recent good form with victory at Brentford. from BBC News ...
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Antonio nets West Ham winner against Spurs
Michail Antonio grabs West Ham's winner against Tottenham to lift the Hammers into the Champions League places. from BBC News - Home h...
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Halyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer
The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EhbpTP
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Morelos hits 100th goal in Rangers' comeback win at St Mirren
Alfredo Morelos scores his 100th Rangers goal as the Scottish Premiership champions roar back from behind to beat St Mirren. from BBC News...
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Covid: Labour calls for Plan B measures in England
But the chancellor says the data does not suggest "immediately" moving to government's back-up plan. from BBC News - Home ht...
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England 4-0 Northern Ireland: Beth Mead scores hat-trick as Lionesses seal Wembley win
Watch highlights as substitute Beth Mead scores a 14-minute hat-trick to help England break the deadlock and seal a comfortable victory over...
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Tesco website and app crash after 'interference'
Britain's biggest supermarket investigates a possible hack as shoppers are locked out for more than a day. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Brentwood: Eight murder arrests after two teenage boys die
Police were called to an area of Brentwood, Essex, in the early hours of Sunday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jwegAl
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Budget about investing in public services - Sunak
The chancellor says he will set out a plan for rebuilding the economy next week based on skills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3m7Y6...
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Spiking: Women scared to go out amid rise in cases, MP says
Labour's shadow minister for victims and youth justice calls for misogyny to become a hate crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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MOTD: Pundits analyse 'incredible' Phil Foden & Man City's other midfield maestros
Match of the Day pundits Jermaine Jenas and Martin Keown praise the "incredible" performance of Phil Foden and the rest of the Man...
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
‘I left university and adopted my brother and sister’
When Jemma Bere’s family was in crisis, she made a split-second decision that changed the trajectory of her life. from BBC News - Home htt...
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What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?
Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Stephen Merchant: How Outlaws creator took comedy to the dark side
His show, which throws seven strangers together, is a far cry from The Office and Lip Sync Battle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Eb...
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Budget 2021: What is it and when will it happen?
The Budget - when is it, what does it do and what should we expect to hear from the chancellor? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3npDnW...
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China's hypersonic test - does it signal a new arms race?
China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried
Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Cde7...
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Chancellor to announce 'skills revolution' funding
The government sets out its package for boosting skills and further education in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B8BGBH
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A-level textbook withdrawn over 'shocking' Native American question
The exam board AQA apologises and says the textbook should never have been approved. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nlLRhi
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Newspaper headlines: Ministers consider Covid Plan B and 51 MPs report threats
Speculation over tougher Covid restrictions and the upcoming Budget feature on Sunday's front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Brexit: UK says new Northern Ireland Protocol talks 'constructive'
A government source says the EU has offered "things that we can work with" but gaps remain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Social care crisis: Woman, 92, waited four months to be discharged
Dementia patient Esme Hanson was left stranded in hospital because of a lack of home care. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GcgdeO
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Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai
The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3E4cYUO
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Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death
Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B9...
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England crush West Indies in T20 World Cup opener
England bowl West Indies out for 55 as they make a stunning start to their Men's T20 World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win in Dubai. ...
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Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead
Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Eavr2c
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Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release. from BBC News - Home http...
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Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star
Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B6...
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Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat
The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BcmCTw...
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Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060
The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren
A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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COP26: Disruption forecast in Glasgow as busy roads begin to close
Key routes near the SEC in Glasgow will close over the weekend and some commuters are expecting "major challenges". from BBC New...
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Three dads cross finish line on £400k suicide awareness walk
They walked 300 miles for a suicide prevention charity after their daughters took their own lives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B5...
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Friday, October 22, 2021
EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit
Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass". from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Manchester Arena attack: Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence
The 24-year-old is detained at Manchester Airport on suspicion of a terrorism offence. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GfC98I
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Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys
Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the lawsuit says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b2...
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Manchester Arena bomb: Man with alleged links has citizenship restored
The man's citizenship was removed in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack which killed 22 people. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Alec Baldwin 'shock and sadness' at film-set death
Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zi...
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Victims to get more time to report domestic abuse in England and Wales
Home Secretary Priti Patel agrees to change the law after the BBC revealed a big rise in cases being dropped. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Delta 'Plus' Covid variant may be more transmissible
It may be more contagious than Delta, but there is no evidence yet that it causes worse illness, experts say. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali to face trial in March next year
Ali Harbi Ali, charged with the murder of Sir David Amess MP, appears via video at the Old Bailey. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zk...
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Two men arrested in Nottingham spiking investigation
The arrests follow multiple reports of drinks being spiked and needles being used. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vEUxmD
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Covid: Prepare to trigger England's Plan B curbs, say scientists
Advisers say early action could save later, tougher measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G9cqP...
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Sarah Everard: Five police officers facing action over social media messages
Five officers have cases to answer over messages sent on WhatsApp and Signal, the police watchdog says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting
Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Covid: Brits increasingly lax on masks and social mixing
Fewer adults are practising social distancing than think it is important, figures for Great Britain show. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Ex-Labour MP Frank Field is dying, peer reveals
A statement from the veteran politician was read out in the Lords, backing a new assisted dying bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sir David Amess: Community falls silent to remember Sir David Amess
Conservative MP Sir David was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery a week ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30Faaiv
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Injection spiking: How likely is it?
We speak to experts about reports of people being injected with drugs without them knowing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3EbCsQp
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Give every household £320 for spiralling energy bills - Greens
The Green Party of England and Wales says the £9bn plan could be paid for with a tax on landlords. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pr...
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Battle of Trafalgar: Once a year light on Nelson’s death
Trafalgar day is marked with a service at Britannia Royal Naval College's chapel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3b0xRnl
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What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?
An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jr...
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Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'
Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Fire-and-rehire: Labour backs bid by MP Barry Gardiner to curb 'worst excesses'
A Labour MP is seeking to make it more difficult to lay off workers and rehire them on worse terms. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B...
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Piers Morgan leaves ITV show Life Stories, with Kate Garraway taking over
The presenter's final guest will be Kate Garraway, who will then take over hosting duties. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C7CKXE...
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In pictures: The Queen's busy October
The 95-year-old spent Wednesday night in hospital, after a busy few weeks of public engagements. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3vxMx...
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
Strictly Come Dancing: Judi Love to miss this week's show with Covid-19
The Loose Women presenter will return next week, "all being well", a show spokesperson said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards
Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DU...
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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust declares critical incident
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust says there is "unprecedented demand" on services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30P8RxJ...
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Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction
The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'I only knew I'd been spiked when I saw the videos'
Women share their experiences of spiking - through drinks and needles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B3TspN
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Covid: Get your booster jab, says Boris Johnson, as cases rise
Boris Johnson urges those who are eligible for a third dose to organise appointments straight away. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says
Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2X...
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US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human
The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DZ3tWY ...
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Government should tell obese to eat less, says ex-minister Lord Robathan
Tory peer Lord Robathan says the government's anti-obesity drive is not working - but a minister defends it. from BBC News - Home http...
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Should the government do more to protect the NHS?
Doctors fear they could be overwhelmed, but new measures are still not being deployed in England. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8v...
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Sir David Amess: Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of MP
North Londoner Ali Harbi Ali, 25, has been charged with murder and preparing terrorist acts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3B3nR7A
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Tory MPs can make own choice on face masks, says minister
Labour say the Tories should cover their faces in the Commons to set an example to the public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aZXnZS...
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Petrol station stocks back to normal
Filling station storage tanks were 45% full on average on Sunday, according to government figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nd...
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Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims
The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ncbro...
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Marmite and PG Tips maker Unilever warns prices will rise
Consumer goods giant Unilever says high rates of cost inflation will continue into next year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jmGbCE ...
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Bill Turnbull: Classic FM presenter steps back from radio show for health reasons
The former BBC Breakfast host has said "the road has been a bit bumpy recently". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30GHDZT
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?
The UK has agreed a free trade agreement in principle with New Zealand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3zHLHVT
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber brother 'laughed in face' of inquiry
Ismail Abedi fled the UK ahead of his appearance at the inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AZJ...
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Texas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air
William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3joTjHf ...
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Gervais helps Hemel Hempstead earn £100k from TV
Hemel Hempstead is the setting for shows including ITV's Grantchester and two Netflix series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aX4...
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Opener Sibley pulls out of England Lions squad
Opener Dom Sibley withdraws from the England Lions squad for the tour of Australia this winter to work on his batting at home. from BBC Ne...
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Mary Berry: TV chef 'proud' to be made a dame
The former Great British Bake Off judge is honoured for services to cooking, writing and baking. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aXhZ...
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Clean out online cesspit now, Keir Starmer tells Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson promises to push through "tough" online safety laws, at Prime Minister's Questions. from BBC News - Home https...
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Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17
Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3nej...
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Morocco bans UK flights due to Covid cases rising
Several airlines have been told by the Moroccan government that flights will be suspended. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aX2lqy
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Climate plan urging plant-based diet shift deleted
A research paper recommending people shift towards plant-based foods is not policy, the government says. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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'Amess amendment' for last rites at crime scenes
Plans for legal rights to ensure Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jidd...
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'I guess he wanted to make a change' - Joshua visits Tyson's former coach
Anthony Joshua is touring the United States speaking to trainers as the heavyweight considers a change to his coaching set-up. from BBC Ne...
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Home secretary wants police update on spiking by needles
It follows a number of reports of women being spiked by injections on nights out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AYNwya
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Willy Wonka songwriter Leslie Bricusse dies aged 90
The British songwriter was also behind hits such as Feeling Good, Talk to the Animals and Candyman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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America's Got Talent Extreme: British stuntman says boo to death after accident
Jonathan Goodwin says he was on "the brink" after an accident in rehearsals for US spin-off show. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Women's safety: Video calls to verify Met police officers
Dame Cressida Dick says a video call will be instigated by the officer and not by the woman asking for it. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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People won't have to pay more to go green, says Kwarteng
The business secretary denies that individuals will have to pay more to have a greener lifestyle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zab...
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Facebook and Instagram remove 'magician' who incited murder
A BBC investigation had previously exposed the occultist's influence on the killer of two sisters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Facebook fined a record £50m by UK competition watchdog
The CMA says the social media giant, which also may be changing its name, deliberately broke rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z...
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Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'
The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos. from ...
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12 uncapped players in Scotland squad for autumn Tests
Scotland include 12 uncapped players in their 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8AoS5
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COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BZ...
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Ex-German soldiers arrested over alleged terror plot in Yemen's war
The former soldiers are accused of trying to form a mercenary force to fight in Yemen's civil war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Five arrested after Man City fan attacked in Belgium
Five people are arrested after a Manchester City fan was attacked following Tuesday's Champions League game at Club Bruges. from BBC N...
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Queen cancels Northern Ireland visit on medical advice
Buckingham Palace says she has "reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Who will be the next Newcastle boss? Assess the candidates and vote
After Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle, BBC Sport takes a look at some of the possible contenders to replace him. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Manager Bruce leaves Newcastle after takeover
Manager Steve Bruce leaves Newcastle United by mutual consent just 13 days after the Saudi Arabia-backed £305m takeover of the Premier Leagu...
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Calls for nightclub searches after Nottingham needle spiking reports
A student who believes she was jabbed in a club says she has been left feeling "really scared". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Covid-19: No 10 keeping 'close eye' on rising cases, and US football coach fired over jab
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xr2RK6
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Willy Wonka songwriter Leslie Bricusse dies aged 90
The British songwriter was also behind hits such as Feeling Good, Talk to the Animals and Candyman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Covid: No 10 'keeping a close eye' on rising Covid cases
But Boris Johnson says the rollout of a Plan B to control the virus in England has not been discussed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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David Amess: CCTV shows man believed to be suspect Ali Harbi Ali
Footage gathered from a shop shows a man believed to be the suspect on the morning of the attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lVz...
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Emiliano Sala: Man acted 'dangerously' in organising fatal flight
David Henderson, 67, denies the charge of endangering the safety of an aircraft. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ATOiMY
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Michael Gove: Police escort cabinet minister away from anti-lockdown protesters
Police have escorted cabinet minister Michael Gove away from a crowd of anti-lockdown protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n8F...
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BBC reveals new logos in modern makeover
The BBC logo is updated for the first time in 24 years as services like iPlayer also get a revamp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3...
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Inflation: Food price rises are 'terrifying', warns industry
Food and drink firms are seeing price rises of as much as 18% while manufacturers struggle with costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Duchess of Cambridge warns addiction can happen to anyone
The Duchess of Cambridge warns of the "devastating impact" of the pandemic on addiction rates. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Octavian: BBC Sound of 2019 winner announces he's quitting music
The rapper, who won BBC Music's Sound of 2019, was accused of abusive behaviour by an ex in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Greater Manchester Police officer charged with child abuse offences
Det Con Lee Cunliffe is charged with 11 offences following a police investigation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2Pv78
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Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates
Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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'I keep crying over David's Southend dream coming true'
Southend is to become a city in honour of Sir David Amess, but what will it mean for people there? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pf...
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Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The government reveals its long-awaited strategy days before global leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Lord Janner: Police shut down MP child abuse investigations - report
An inquiry finds police seemed "reluctant to investigate" claims against former MP Lord Janner. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat
In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pcDe...
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What are the Delta, Gamma, Beta and Alpha Covid variants?
UK officials are keeping a close watch on a new descendent of the Delta variant of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DUnYEh
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Covid-19: New mutation of Delta variant under close watch in UK
Scientists are studying it to better understand how much of a threat it may pose. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DRsmDW
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Dennis Hutchings: Trial was in public interest, say prosecutors
Dennis Hutchings, who was on trial over a fatal shooting in County Tyrone in 1974, died on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xp...
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Little Amal: War Horse creators' refugee puppet lands in the UK
The 3.5m high puppet of a Syrian refugee child begins her last leg of its trans-European trek. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BR9UL4...
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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber's brother leaves UK before hearing
Manchester Arena bomber's brother Ismail Abedi was ordered to appear as a witness at the inquiry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Arrest after Nottinghamshire women report nightclub needle attacks
Ellie Simpson says her sister felt "a pinch on the back of her arm" as she left a nightclub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates
Mateusz Morawiecki clashes with EU leaders over a Polish court ruling that rejected parts of EU law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Monday, October 18, 2021
Bus lane camera mistakes woman's sweater for number plate
A couple were fined after a word on a woman's clothing was mistaken for their number plate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVW4c...
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Covid-19: Booster rollout questioned and No 10 denies PM broke Christmas rules
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pjwybL
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Clydach murders: Sock links David Morris to scene, say police
South Wales Police says it has made "significant findings" linking David Morris to the crime scene. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley at climate concert
Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley's "Never Going To Give You Up" to launch series of climate concerts. from BBC News - Home h...
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Goto Energy goes bust amid rising gas prices
Its collapse takes the number of customers affected by energy company failures to more than two million. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Covid: Is the pace of the vaccine booster rollout too slow?
Critics worry the rollout is happening too slowly in England to best protect people ahead of winter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Colin Powell: From Vietnam vet to secretary of state
The US secretary of state whose support for George W Bush gave credibility to the 2003 Iraq invasion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Tom Parker: Brain cancer treatment needs 'massive improvement'
After the Wanted star's diagnosis, he wants to raise awareness to improve treatment and research. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sir David Amess: Southend to become a city in honour of MP
Boris Johnson announces Southend will get city status following the killing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lPNGU...
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England given one-match stadium ban following unrest at Euro 2020 final
England are ordered to play one match behind closed doors as a punishment for the unrest at Wembley Stadium during the European Championship...
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Top baby names in 2020 across England and Wales revealed
Younger mothers opt for more modern names, according to official birth data in England and Wales. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3phr...
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Positive trial results for Valneva Covid vaccine
Blood results show it gets the body to mount an immune response to fight coronavirus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3APhHaV
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Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications
The ex-US secretary of state, who was the first African-American in the role, dies of Covid complications. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Amazon offers bonuses of up to £3,000 in run-up to Christmas
The online retail giant is trying to attract enough UK workers to fill 20,000 posts over Christmas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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George Alagiah takes break from TV after further spread of cancer
BBC newsreader George Alagiah says his doctors want to hit a new tumour "hard and fast". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3pa...
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Sir David Amess death: Family visit Leigh-on-Sea church to read tributes
Sir David's widow Julia reads some of the many floral tributes left in memory of the Conservative MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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I went into overdrive, says doctor who saved fan
A doctor describes the moment he went to the aid of an elderly Newcastle United supporter who collapsed near him. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Emiliano Sala: David Henderson pleads guilty to flight charge
David Henderson admits a charge relating to the flight in which footballer Emiliano Sala died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3G065FN...
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China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile
The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2XqbEvW
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Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba
Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j8iZb2
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Succession: Critics hail HBO drama's 'exhilarating' return
The third season of HBO's corporate family drama receives glowing praise and five-star reviews. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Boy, 16, arrested over Glasgow train station murder
The teenager has been arrested over the murder of Justin McLaughlin, 14, in Glasgow on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aMRM...
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Bouncer shortage a 'threat to public safety', warn nightlife bosses
Nightclub bosses want government action as bouncers quit and EU workers leave the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Xsf812
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Sunday, October 17, 2021
Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution
The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Great South Run: 16,000 compete in Portsmouth
Eilish McColgan sets a new course record as thousands take on the 10-mile route through Portsmouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p...
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Clayton-le-Woods house collapse: Family pays tribute to Carl Whalley
Carl Whalley, who died in Clayton-le-Woods on Friday, was "the centre of our world", his family says. from BBC News - Home https...
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Car crashes through wall into Hythe library
Firefighters tunnel through debris to reach the car's occupants after the crash at Hythe Library. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts
The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lK0aN3
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Show kindness and love, says family of killed MP
"Our hearts are shattered" - the family of MP Sir David Amess call on people to "set aside hatred and work towards togetherne...
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Sir David Amess: Prevent scheme needs urgent work, says Robert Buckland
The strategy aimed at stopping people becoming terrorists needs improving, Robert Buckland says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3peZS...
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Sir David Amess: Priest tried to give Last Rites to dying MP
Fr Jeff Woolnough was unable to enter the church where Sir David Amess was stabbed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3APdp3r
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Newcastle-Tottenham game halted because of medical emergency in crowd
Newcastle's Premier League game against Tottenham at St James' Park is halted in the 40th minute because of a medical emergency in t...
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A waxwork Queen and Squid Game manicure - stories you may have missed
A Squid Game manicure, Harry Potter wand classes, a fountain covered in nails, and the latest waxwork of the Queen. from BBC News - Home h...
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Sir David Amess: We must learn from hideous killing, says Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says MPs should be protected - but warns against a knee-jerk response. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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BBC's Rainsford can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas - ambassador
Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YS1YdY...
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Murder inquiry after boy, 14, stabbed to death at Glasgow railway station
Justin McLaughlin was found seriously injured at High Street station in Glasgow on Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3viFb7k
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Gas price rises: Russia not withholding supplies, says ambassador to UK
Russia is not slowing gas supplies for political reasons, Andrei Kelin says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQq81E
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Brighton bin strike: Private firms tackle waste piles as talks go on
A third-party contractor begins clearing Brighton's "worst-affected areas" on the strike's 13th day. from BBC News - Hom...
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Speedo Mick passes through Dorset and Hampshire on fund-giving walk
The trunk-wearing fundraiser is on the last leg of his walk to give out money he has raised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aOd5Y9
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Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change
People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVamu...
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Salisbury Plain soldier death: Jethro Watson-Pickering named by Army
Pte Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, was part of a crew operating an Army vehicle at Salisbury Plain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FUn...
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Westfield Stratford closed after fire in first floor shop
The complex in east London is evacuated after the discovery of a small fire in a first-floor shop. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lQ...
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David Amess death: Priti Patel says MPs must be safe and accessible
The death of David Amess has raised questions about the contact between MPs and their constituents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v...
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Sir David Amess: Southend city bid would be a 'fitting tribute' to MP
Sir David championed calls for the profile of his beloved town to be raised in the 2022 competition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Southeastern train services taken over by government
The rail operator was stripped of its franchise for failing to declare millions in taxpayer funding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
Former homeless couple can buy Wednesfield home for £1
The opportunity comes under a scheme aimed at helping key workers and others on to the property ladder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure
The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mYI21m
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Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid
Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aGC...
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Afghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims
Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ALLCku ...
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Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time
Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FVcQsm
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Sir David Amess: Tribute to be added to Dame Vera Lynn memorial
The singer's daughter says MP Sir David Amess was the "driving force" behind the memorial's campaign. from BBC News - Ho...
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Sir David Amess killing: Ex-police boss Arfon Jones faces backlash for tweet
Former PCC Arfon Jones apologises after being slated for comments following Sir David Amess' death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Squid Game: The rise of Korean drama addiction
Finished Squid Game? Here's a quick lowdown on other K-dramas for new converts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30lp6Cf
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Sir David Amess killing: MPs will not by cowed, says Patel
The home secretary calls Sir David Amess "a man of the people", as police say the stabbing was terrorism. from BBC News - Home h...
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran
Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j7tV94
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Art mistake: Cardiff artwork washed off by cleaners in error
Artwork aiming to make Cardiff more "vibrant and welcoming" is removed in error by cleaning crews. from BBC News - Home https://...
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David Brooks: Cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support
Young people who have experienced living with cancer send words of encouragement to David Brooks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aEQ...
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Sir David Amess: Political world pays tribute to much-loved MP
Sir David Amess has been described as "one of the kindest, most gentle people in politics". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma
Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Matt Hancock's United Nations role withdrawn
Mr Hancock's appointment to the UN's economic commission for Africa was announced earlier this week. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit
South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BIF8E9
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COP26: Barack Obama to attend climate change summit in Glasgow
The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN conference. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Thomas Rainey charged with murder of wife Katrina Rainey
Thomas Rainey is charged with killing Katrina Rainey, who died after being found in a burning car. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DL...
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Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency
Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3C2kpLT...
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Man charged with Crawley kidnap and police impersonation
A 14-year-old girl was stopped and searched by a stranger while on her way to school on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YS...
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Minicab drought: 'Rotten' rates biting into Uber drivers' wages
"Rotten" rates of pay are being blamed for a minicab drought that has been afflicting passengers. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Twickenham stabbing: Boy charged with playing field murder
Hazrat Wali was found with knife injuries and died a short time later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3jao2aX
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Sir David Amess: Boris Johnson leads tributes to much-loved MP who has died after being stabbed
Friends and colleagues remember Essex MP David Amess's "wonderful smile" and "photographic memory". from BBC News ...
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Friday, October 15, 2021
COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told
The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j6CMHY...
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Apple takes down Koran app in China
The popular Islamic app was removed in the country, after an official request. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FOPcxH
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'David Amess was my best friend': Essex town in grief
Residents choke back tears on the streets of Leigh-on Sea as they remember their compassionate MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aG...
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Boris Johnson pays tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess
Boris Johnson said Sir David Amess was one of the "kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics". from BBC News - Home https:...
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Sir David Amess: 'We're utterly shocked and appalled', says parish priest
Leigh-on-Sea Parish Priest Kevin Hale reacts to the fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess MP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p7B3pK
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Sir David Amess: Former Tory leader wants face to face meetings to continue
The former Tory leader says he doesn't want to change how MPs see constituents, despite the stabbing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News...
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Investigation ordered into Wolverhampton Covid lab test failings
A lab in Wolverhampton is suspended as 43,000 people in England and Wales are potentially affected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far
What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3n0ozx8
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Sir David Amess: Conservative MP dies after stabbing
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack at a church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Mark Hankinson: Top huntsman guilty of encouraging illegal fox hunting
The senior huntsman gave the hunting advice in private webinars that were leaked online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mUgQAV
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Stephen Port: Terrible mistakes made in serial killer case, Met officer says
Stephen Port was jailed after he raped and murdered four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F...
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Masten Wanjala: Mob beats Kenyan child serial killer to death - police
Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Obituary: Conservative MP Sir David Amess
A backbencher for nearly 40 years, the MP was known as a tireless champion of his Southend West constituency. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November
Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j7tX...
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Stabbing as Tory MP Sir David Amess meets constituents
Police say a man was arrested and a knife recovered after the incident in Leigh-on-Sea. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BJPcwM
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Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders
The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AE299W
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Afghanistan: Explosion strikes Afghan mosque during prayers
At least 16 people are killed after a blast at a Shia mosque during Friday worship in Kandahar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AHsnr...
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Covid-19: Warning over false negatives and rapid tests allowed for half-term break
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BJm9JF
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Masten Wanjala: Kenyan child serial killer killed by mob
Police had launched a massive manhunt for Masten Wanjala, who confessed to killing several children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Stacey Dash: Clueless actress 'lost everything' to painkiller addiction
Stacey Dash has revealed how she "lost everything" due to taking 18-20 pills a day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p1gQBP ...
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Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard
Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aHAJoY
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Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction in COP26 build-up
The monarch appears to criticise people who "talk" but "don't do", ahead of the COP26 summit. from BBC News - Home...
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
Sir Gerry Robinson: Businessman and broadcaster dies aged 72
Sir Gerry Robinson presented the series 'Can Gerry Robinson Fix The NHS?' for the BBC in 2007. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Channel migration: Border boat staff don't need immunity from prosecution, says union
Home Secretary Priti Patel is reportedly planning to exempt staff from prosecution if migrants die. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3D...
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Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China
The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BJO6kn
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Are GP numbers going up or down?
The health secretary and Labour leader disagree about what's happening to GP numbers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FLeoW2
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Covid-19: Waits worsen for A&E, and Queen praises Wales' spirit
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BU4Zc8
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Jaffa Cakes row PC Chris Dwyer sacked from force
PC Chris Dwyer's actions harmed West Yorkshire Police's reputation, a misconduct trial finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Twickenham stabbing: Boy held over playing field death
The arrest follows the death of Hazrat Wali, who was attacked in Twickenham on Tuesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3j2d1bz
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Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott resigns
Philip Allott hands in his resignation after outrage over his comments about Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mUTfzT
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Neighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and cameras
The Amazon devices were found to invade privacy and break data laws in a landmark UK case. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aCft4g
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Roger Hunt funeral: Liverpool legends pay tribute at service
"Sir Roger" is the club's record league scorer and was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side. from BBC News - Ho...
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Coldplay: Band ready for backlash over eco-friendly world tour
Chris Martin says their gigs will be powered from renewable energy but expects backlash over flying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Sarah Everard: Commissioner Philip Allott hit by no-confidence vote
Philip Allott faces further pressure to resign after outrage over his comments about Sarah Everard. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3l...
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Justice Secretary Dominic Raab can't say when court backlog will be cleared
The justice secretary tells the BBC delays to prosecutions in England and Wales will fall in the next 12 months. from BBC News - Home http...
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Beirut port blast: Gunfire erupts at protest against judge leading probe
At least five die as protesters come under fire, sending people fleeing for cover in the street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AM5p...
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Homeless man who confessed to murder to get off the streets is jailed
Homeless Anthony Kemp walked into a police station to admit the 1983 killing as a way to get shelter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Insulate Britain suspends road protests for 11 days
The climate protest group has blocked motorways and roads in the London area in the last five weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Prince William: 'Repair this planet, not find the next'
The prince tells the BBC that great minds should focus on repairing Earth instead of exploring space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Norway attack: What we know about bow and arrow killings
Five people have been killed in the town of Kongsberg in the country's deadliest attack in years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Queen officially opening Welsh Senedd's sixth term
She is marking the ceremonial start of the new Senedd term in her first visit to Wales in five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Night Tube: London Underground services to resume on two lines
Trains will run between 01:00 BST and 05:30 on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lGkCh...
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Price of chicken set to rise, UK's largest supplier warns
Supply chain problems mean prices should be higher, the UK's largest poultry seller says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aGpjSk ...
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What can I do if my energy supplier goes bust?
Around 2 million customers have seen their energy firm collapse amid soaring gas prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3o3YCiu
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Two more UK energy firms go bust as prices soar
Yet more small suppliers have been caught between soaring energy costs and the UK's price cap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v7...
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William Shatner in space: 'Everybody in the world needs to do this'
The Star Trek actor becomes the oldest person to go to space. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BSK89v
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Covid pass problems and plaudits for teen lockdown artist
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YQYl8r
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Care staff shortages pile pressure on NHS, say hospital managers
A lack of care staff in the community leaves hospitals struggling to discharge patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ax8x8l
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Scrapping B-Tecs 'hammer blow for social mobility'
MPs and Peers back a campaign against replacing some of the vocational qualifications with T-levels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Chloe McCardel sets record for most England Channel swims
Chloe McCardel completed her 44th swim of the Channel on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DSgkdJ
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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?
The EU is outlining new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ak3rH0
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David Brooks: Wales and Bournemouth midfielder diagnosed with cancer
Wales and Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks reveals he has been diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin Lymphoma cancer. from BBC News - Home htt...
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The four-year-old girl from Bristol who has learned to unicycle
Daisy, who could ride a bike aged two, has thousands of fans online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3BDJ7C3
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Dominic Raab and Liz Truss agree to share 115-room mansion
Senior ministers had reportedly argued about who should have use of grace-and-favour home Chevening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Stephen Port: Murdered man's friend told police who killed him
Stephen Port was jailed after he raped and murdered four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3A...
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Energy prices: EU unveils plan to ease Europe's gas crisis
The approval of tax cuts and a plan to buy fuel collectively were put forward as energy prices soar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Star Trek star William Shatner ready to boldly go into space
The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is due to launch above Earth for real within hours. from BBC News - Home https://...
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NHS Covid pass app suffers outage
The app widely used to prove vaccination status for travel suffered an outage Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30oQBLm
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Rolling Stones drop Brown Sugar from US tour set list
It follows unease with the depictions of black women and references to slavery in the hit song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YKxGu...
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Female police officers say misogyny remains unchecked
Police women told BBC Newsnight that misogyny continues to shape work culture in the Met. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oYc5sB
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Football coach jailed for 25 years in Dubai over CBD vape oil
Billy Hood claims he was forced to sign a confession in Arabic despite not speaking the language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p05...
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Brexit: Irish deputy PM Leo Varadkar warns nations UK might not keep its word
Leo Varadkar speaks out after Dominic Cummings says the UK had never meant to stick to Brexit deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3F...
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Brexit: What's the Northern Ireland Protocol?
The EU is outlining new proposals for the Northern Ireland Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Ak3rH0
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Racism in the music industry 'is upfront and personal'
A new report says that 86% of black musicians have faced barriers because of their race. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ABwC8F
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Insulate Britain: Protesters block M25 junction in Essex
Police make 16 arrests in the group's 13th day of protest in the past five weeks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mJospM
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China: Teenager apologises for impersonating boy to join band
Many fans have defended the girl and jokingly compared her to Chinese folk heroine Mulan. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oZ7E0K
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Covid: What lessons should be learnt from UK response and job vacancies soar
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lBeyr4
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Felixstowe port says HGV shortage a factor in container logjam
Shipping giant Maersk says it is diverting cargo from Port of Felixstowe due to congestion. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iU3u6G
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Woman unhurt as front of Bridgnorth house destroyed by car
The driver, a 67-year-old man, was later arrested on suspicion of drink driving, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DCEDvI
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Queen marks Royal British Legion centenary at Westminster Abbey
The Queen, patron of the charity, attended a service at Westminster Abbey to mark the milestone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mMMT...
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La Palma volcano: Lava engulfs cement factory
Lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano sparks cement factory fire, forcing 2,500 people into lockdown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dy...
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Myleene Klass: Miscarriages turned my world inside out
The musician and broadcaster speaks about the "horrific" experience of going through four miscarriages. from BBC News - Home htt...
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Dancing on Ice 2022: Meet the 12 celebrities
Corrie's Sally Dynevor, the Happy Mondays' Bez and ex-Strictly pro Brendan Cole are on the bill. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Brexit: Lord Frost proposes 'entirely new' NI protocol
The UK's Brexit minister says the existing protocol cannot survive and warns the UK could still trigger Article 16. from BBC News - Ho...
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Irish author Sally Rooney in Israel boycott row
Her rejection of an Israeli company to translate her new book into Hebrew triggers anger and praise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2...
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Stone sphinx statues from Suffolk garden fetch £195,000
The auctioneer says the buyers "seemed to think they are actually Egyptian". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FHxWdK
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Hampton and Russo recalled to England squad for World Cup qualifiers
Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and Manchester United forward Alessia Russo are recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualif...
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Covid: Not my job to sugarcoat advice, says Sir Patrick Vallance
The chief scientific adviser says he does not just tell the government what it wants to hear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FAv1Up ...
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Sarah Everard murder: Emma B says Wayne Couzens exposed himself to her
The DJ says that when she reported the matter to police, officers laughed about what had happened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mK...
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Delivery driver killed cyclist while high on drugs
Jonathon Ramsbottom had cocaine and cannabis in his system when the crash happened, court hears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lA5E...
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Fred Dinenage steps down as TV news anchor after 38 years
The well-known broadcaster is retiring from his news anchor role at ITV Meridian. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3p8YZZV
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Pensions: Experts say £10,900 annual income needed to retire
The budget for a minimum standard of living increases to £16,700 for a couple, the calculations suggest. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Charity asks Tory MP who confuses two Asian ministers to step back from role
The Conservative denies saying "they all look the same to me" after the mix-up at a parliamentary event. from BBC News - Home ht...
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North Korea: Kim Jong-un vows to build 'invincible military'
Weeks after a series of missile tests, Kim Jong-un says weapons are needed for defence, but not war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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France: Train kills three migrants lying on tracks
The migrants were struck by the train in a southern coastal town near Biarritz on Tuesday morning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mM...
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Elk wandering Colorado for two years with tyre around neck is freed
Wildlife officers in the US state of Colorado say the elk is in good shape after removing its antlers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Escaping the Taliban: Afghan policeman's struggle to enter Turkey
Former soldiers and police are among Afghans trying to evade a crackdown at the Turkey-Iran border. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3a...
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Nicki Minaj defends Jesy Nelson in 'blackfishing' row
The pair went on Instagram live to discuss the backlash to their song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lueV6C
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Monday, October 11, 2021
UK cyber head says Russia responsible for 'devastating' ransomware attacks
UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber criminals in Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3ArSDXf ...
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Covid-19: Pregnant women urged to get jab and PC could lose job for breach
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iRmrGW
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Bedfordshire A5 crash: Four feared dead
Police say they are involved in "highly-complex work" after the crash on the A5. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oQqA1C
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Gas price rises: Kwarteng asks Treasury to help firms over cost
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng requests support for industries hit by soaring energy costs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mD0xZ4...
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What are the accusations against Prince Andrew?
Here's what you need to know about the sex abuse claims being pursued by Virginia Giuffre in the US. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Stephen Port: Detective believed first victim had been murdered
Stephen Port was jailed for raping and murdering four men using fatal overdoses of the drug GHB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3AxhN...
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Silenced no more: A new era of tech whistleblowing?
Frances Haugen's Facebook leaks and the new Silenced No More Act may help others to come forward. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Iraq claims capture of IS financial chief in operation abroad
Sami Jasim al-Jaburi was allegedly a deputy leader of the jihadist group under Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Michael Rosen wins children's poetry award after battling Covid-19
Michael Rosen wins the CLiPPA prize following a year in which he battled Covid-19. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iRt2Bg
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Ohio police probed after man screaming 'I'm paraplegic' dragged from car
An investigation is launched into why Ohio officers pulled out the man as he called for help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mZbLHJ ...
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Star Trek's William Shatner on his plan to boldly go into space
The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real. from BBC News - Home https...
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Why are gas prices so high and what could be the effect?
Businesses and householders face a rise in energy bills with some suppliers going bust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3hMs5cG
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Carbon dioxide supply deal agreed between government and industry
Business secretary says business will have sustainable supply of CO2 even as gas prices rise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DudScV ...
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Chris Packham 'not intimidated' by fire attack on home
Wildlife expert Chris Packham says a suspected arson attack at his home will not stop him campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Benjamin Mendy: Man City defender refused bail for third time
The footballer is accused of the rape and sexual assault of three women at his home in Cheshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFYs...
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Pregnant women urged to get Covid vaccine by NHS England
NHS England says the number of pregnant women seriously ill in critical care with the virus has grown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Nobel economics prize awarded for real-life studies
David Card, Joshua D Angrist and Guido W Imbens share the prestigious economics prize. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3luk2Uj
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Asos boss exits as firm warns profits to plunge
"Normalised" levels of clothing returns are set to hit the online fashion giant's profits. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Sir Richard Sutton: Thomas Schreiber admits killing millionaire
Thomas Schreiber denies murdering one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, in Dorset. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Dzbm5n ...
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Prince Charles: 'My Aston Martin runs on wine and cheese'
Ahead of COP26, Prince Charles speaks to the BBC about his personal action and decades of campaigning. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Red Bull's Christian Horner questions Mercedes speed gains
Red Bull's Christian Horner expresses his "surprise" at gains he says Mercedes have made with their engine performance. from...
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Paul McCartney says John Lennon 'instigated' the Beatles' break-up
"It was John who wanted a divorce," he says, setting the record straight on the band's break-up. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Malaria vaccine 'will change African lives forever'
As African countries get the vaccine, Newsbeat speaks to two people who've grown up with Malaria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Sunday, October 10, 2021
The hi-tech headbands that claim to reduce your stress
Devices that measure brainwaves are increasingly being used by athletes to improve their performance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Mass protests in Poland amid EU law controversy
Demonstrations backing EU membership take place nationwide amid fears Poland could leave the bloc. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oL...
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The Papers: 'Gas price clash', and NHS staff face waiting list 'abuse'
The energy crisis facing the UK continues to feature prominently on the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YFMHx6
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Wales NHS Covid passes set to become compulsory
Wales' rugby game against New Zealand will be one of the first mass events where passes are required. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Liberty Steel cash injection to save 660 jobs
The deal will allow the UK firm's Rotherham plant - which has been closed since spring - to reopen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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US couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets
A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3As...
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Eggborough Power Station's remaining towers demolished
The 300ft (90m) high structures in Eggborough were demolished as part of redevelopment plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3FvR0vv ...
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Pope Francis launches mass consultation on Church reform
The pontiff says he wants to hear from ordinary Catholics and for the Church to be open to change. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3lr...
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Headcorn: Four killed and boy seriously hurt in crash
Four people, aged 18 to 44, are killed while a 15-year-old boy has life-threatening injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iNk9J4 ...
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Northamptonshire: Thousands attend World Conker Championships
Jasmine Tetley retained her 2019 title after the 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aqx52Q
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Tyson Fury: Gypsy King on road to undisputed fight, but Dillian Whyte bout likely next
Tyson Fury will have to wait to see how several fights pan out before deciding his next opponent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3amJ...
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Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder III: 'Wilder has been a good dance partner, but it's done' - Fury proud to retain crown
Tyson Fury says his rivalry with Deontay Wilder is "done", after knocking Wilder out in the 11th round to retain his WBC heavyweig...
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Was AQ Khan the most dangerous man in the world?
Western spies branded AQ Khan as dangerous as bin Laden - but many in Pakistan saw him as a hero. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Fr1...
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Bottas wins in Turkey as Verstappen retakes title lead from Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas wins the Turkish Grand Prix as second place for Max Verstappen returned the Red Bull driver to the championship lead. from...
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Power returns to Lebanon after 24-hour blackout
A total outage of the country's electricity grid ends after the government secures fuel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3v0MnoA
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Pope meets Colombian nun after Mali kidnap release
Gloria Cecilia Narváez was abducted by Islamist militants in 2017 while working as a missionary. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3oR24...
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Czech election: Milos Zeman in intensive care after vote
Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3...
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Covid-19: Uncertain winter ahead as flu circulates at same time, says Harries
Catching both viruses at the same time puts people at a more significant risk of death, a health boss says. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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UK to resettle teenage Afghan women footballers and families
The UK agrees to give visas to the women's development team and families who had to flee Afghanistan. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Channel crossings: More than 1,100 migrants cross in two days
French authorities prevented 414 people from making the crossing, the Home Office says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3038kHU
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Kraft Heinz says people must get used to higher food prices
The boss of the food giant says rising prices are partly due to pandemic disruption. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iNwBs7
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England name strongest available squad for Ashes series
England announce a strong squad for the 2021-22 Ashes Test series in Australia led by captain Joe Root. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Abdul Qadeer Khan: 'Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb' dies
AQ Khan is considered a national hero but was also called "the greatest nuclear proliferator of all time". from BBC News - Home ...
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
Grealish's first goal for England a 'psychological' step, says Southgate
Jack Grealish has taken an important "psychological" step by scoring his first goal for England, says boss Gareth Southgate. fro...
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Performer at Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre killed by falling scenery
Investigators said they are probing the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DsGGCy
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The Papers: 'Nursing crisis' hits wards, and PM faces 'Brexit clash'
Shortages of nursing staff and supply chain issues facing the UK feature in Sunday's papers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3mEnd...
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Brexit: Remove court's oversight of NI Protocol - Frost
The UK wants the European Court of Justice removed from oversight of the NI Protocol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3DqwaMm
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Olivier Rousteing: Balmain designer reveals fireplace explosion injuries
Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, shared a picture of himself swathed in bandages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Aw8...
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Sebastian Kurz: Austrian leader resigns amid corruption inquiry
Sebastian Kurz denies allegations he used government money for party political purposes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3iJ06vi
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Covid: Frome cancer patient who survived coma 'a cat with nine lives'
Paul Luttrell's family were warned he may not wake from a coma, but he has made a speedy recovery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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